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GP53 OKV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2009
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

221,324 mi
Last recorded221,324 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2008
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 OKV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2008 221,324 miles

Both front hubcaps are missing

Both front tyres are missing

Heavy oil leak

Low tyre pressure to N/S/R tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F tyre is getting low

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Temporary repair to exhaust front pipe hanger

Fail 5 Dec 2008 221,317 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Both front hubcaps are missing

Both front tyres are missing

Heavy oil leak

Low tyre pressure to N/S/R tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F tyre is getting low

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 6 May 2008 18,888 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

osf,nsf sateering rack gaiters satarting to twist

Pass 6 May 2008 18,888 miles

osf,nsf sateering rack gaiters satarting to twist

Fail 8 Dec 2007 170,212 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

nsf seat loose

Pass 8 Dec 2007 170,212 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

nsf seat loose

Pass 8 May 2007 152,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil level low † †n/s indicator damp † †n/s/r backplate damp

Pass 6 Dec 2006 128,343 miles

handbrake travel high

n/s/f indicator lens damp † †n/s/f wheel trim damaged † †slight blow from cat to centre joint † †o/s/ steering rack gaiter loose † †play in n/s/f hub area † †

Pass 4 May 2006 109,771 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 109,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

slight play in steering rack nearside

Pass 11 Jan 2006 96,736 miles

front brake pads low

nsf steering rack slight play

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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GP53 OKV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 102,585 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GP53 OKV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Skoda Octavia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GP53 OKV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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